Welding Apprentice

Introduction

Direct Engineering has two welding apprenticeships available due to expansion of the fabrication section at Direct Engineering, based in Chesterfield. Direct Engineering is a diverse company with great opportunities and continues to invest in all new modern technologies to improve production and methods of manufacture.

About the Employer

Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. Direct Engineering have an excellent manufacturing facility offering a specialised Fabrication Welding, Machining and Installation Service. Their experienced team of engineers work closely with customers to meet and exceed their exact requirements.

What You'll Do

• MIG welding (mild steel)
• TIG welding (stainless steel & aluminum)
• Fabrication & assembly of components
• Manipulator welding
• General fabrication skills – sawing/grinding
• Orbital gas purged welding carried out by robotic arm

Training Outcome

• Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level, or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Approachable
• Proactive

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Welder (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 4.45pm and Friday, 7.45am - 2.15pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE